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ADKR vs DV Match Details

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – 17th Match, International League T20 2025

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 16th December 2025 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

ADKR vs DV Venue Stats 

ADKR vs DV Pitch Report

The Zayed Cricket Stadium is a high-scoring venue with an ideal pitch for batting and a quick outfield. Fast bowlers have always had trouble here because there isn't much room on the surface. Spinners have had a good record because their balls turn sharply and tend to stop on batsmen.

ADKR vs DV Weather Report

The climate is expected to remain clear during the match, with warm and pleasant conditions. 

ADKR vs DV Last Five Matches

ADKR vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ADKR vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Tom Bruce, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Dan Lawrence, Hasan Nawaz, Vriitya Aravind(wk), Lockie Ferguson(c), Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Noor Ahmad  

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt(wk), Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder(c), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmad 

Topmost Picks for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Andre Russell – Andre Russell is the team's leading run-scorer, with 127 runs in 5 matches at an average of 25.40 and a strike rate of 135.45.
• Ajay Kumar – Ajay Kumar is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 7 wickets in 5 matches and an economy of 6.37.

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Sam Curran – Sam Curran is the team's top run-scorer, with 208 runs in 6 matches at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 132.21.
• Khuzaima Tanveer – Khuzaima Tanveer is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 10 wickets in 6 matches and an economy rate of 7.41.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Team:

Philip Salt, Alex Hales, Max Holden, Sam Curran(C), Liam Livingstone, Dan Lawrence, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell(VC), Ajay Kumar, Khuzaima Tanveer, Noor Ahmad

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran

Vice-captain – Andre Russell, Khuzaima Tanveer

Wicketkeeper – Philip Salt

ADKR vs DV Probable Winners:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have talented players, but they lack form and confidence. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have had a difficult season thus far. The Desert Vipers were the most dominant team in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Desert Vipers are in top form, with balance in all departments. The Desert Vipers' batters are in good form, and they have a good record versus the Knight Riders. Based on these facts, they will be ahead of the game. Considering the team combination, Desert Vipers is expected to win this match.

ADKR vs DV Match Preview

The International League T20 serves as the premier Twenty20 tournament in the UAE cricketing community. Six teams compete, with the mega event taking place in the UAE. Desert Vipers finished second in their first season, but fifth in their final season. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished fourth last season after losing a playoff eliminator. They had a spoon made of wood in their first season.

ADKR vs DV Match Details 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – 02nd Match, ILT20

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 12th January 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ADKR vs DV Venue Stats

ADKR vs DV Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

ADKR vs DV Weather Report

The climate in Abu Dhabi will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

ADKR vs DV Last Five Matches

ADKR vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ADKR vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Andries Gous, Phil Salt, Andre Russell, David Willey, Roston Chase, Charith Asalanka, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Khan, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper

Topmost Picks for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Fakhar Zaman – The opener has made numerous explosive starts to games which have been converted into significant innings.
• Nathan Sowter –  Nathan Sowter’s leg-spin could be one of the points of difference between the sides if he manages to find some turn on a dry surface.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Michael Pepper – Pepper has a batting strike rate of over 140 for his last nine ILT20 innings.
• David Willey –  Willey is particularly lethal with the new ball. The bowler has nine wickets in his ten previous games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt(C), Laurie Evans, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Amir

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Charith Asalanka, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman(VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine(C), Gudakesh Motie, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Amir

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Phil Salt, Sunil Narine

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman

Wicketkeeper – Phil Salt

ADKR vs DV Probable Winners:

The Desert Vipers have an adequate batting lineup but are struggling with consistency in the middle of the order. Their bowling unit is inexperienced and relies largely on Hasaranga within the spin department. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' playing XI includes a number of high-quality batters. They additionally possess quality bowlers who can derail the opposition effectively. Considering the team combination, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is expected to win this match.

The Knight Riders gear up for another league as Sunil Narine and Andre Russell join once more to take on the Desert Vipers with the tournament starting fresh again.

ADKR vs DV Match Details

Date: January 21st, 2024

Time:  4:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

ADKR vs DV Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ADKR vs DV Pitch Report

A good pitch helpful for batters is likely. Batting second will be a better option.

ADKR vs DV Predicted Playing XI

DV Playing XI

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Michael Jones, Colin Munro, Dinesh Chandimal, Bas de Leede, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan/ Karthik Meiyappan, Sherfane Rutherford/ Tom Curran, Sheldon Cottrell, Tymal Mills

ADKR Playing XI

Joe Clarke, Alishan Sharafu, Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine. David Willey, Imad Wasim, Marchant De Lange, Josh Little

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AKDR vs DV Key Players

Laurie Evans

Laurie Evans did a good job in the tournament with some explosive performances. He is in good form and could make a bigger mark on better surfaces in Dubai than he did in Australia.

Bas de Leede

Bas de Leede is a prominent name in World Cricket after some good performances in the previous World Cup. He is a regular fixture across franchise leagues and now has a chance to play a part in another tournament.

AKDR vs DV Match Tips

The Knight Riders look like the side with a deeper line-up and some players who are in their prime with recent international experience and that could help in the coming fixture.

Match Prediction: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Will Win the Match